22 june creative learners, thinkers and...movie diary of a wimpy kid: the long haul that opens in...
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It is with both admiration and sadness that we accept the retirement of our principal, Greg Chalmers. After 10 years steering our waka through the changing waters of the Whau, Greg has decided it is time to slow down. We know this was not an easy decision, however, we appreciate that he is taking time to think about the future of himself and his family. Over the course of Term 3 we will look back at some of the milestones of our school's development and celebrate all Greg’s leadership and the dedicated team of staff at our school. Greg will be retiring at the end of term 3, and is quick to remind us that he has a lot of work planned in this time, so it will be business as usual. With our initial planning underway, we are aiming to have a new principal on-board for the start of term 4. At the same time the Board will be working hard to find a worthy replacement to lead our school into the future. We are currently completing the selection criteria which include key competencies and all-important personal qualities. During this process we would greatly value your input , so please email us on [email protected] with your suggestions or join us for an informal information evening on Monday 3rd July at 6:30pm in our staffroom.
Kind Regards Teresa, Alexis, Venus, Sharron & Anthony Avondale Primary School Board of Trustees
Thanks for all the kind words regarding my upcoming retirement at the end of next term. As I said in my letter to the Board, your children are special to me and will live on in my heart forever. I look forward to spending more time with my family. They have been totally supportive of me throughout my career as an educator; it is now time for me to give back to them. These last 10 years have been challenging and rewarding with lots of fun along the way. My thanks to all of the community for your support. We want the best for our kids. Hopefully I have helped in some way.
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Term 2
Week 8
Newsletter
No. 9
22 June
2017
Friends of Avondale
Our next meeting is Wednesday 5th July at 1.30pm in the staffroom.
School Quiz
SATURDAY 12TH AUGUST Put this date in your diary
This is always a fabulous night out.
Contact us on 828 8929
or email Kim at [email protected]
Or Sharron at [email protected]
Please check out our facebook page for regular updates https://www.facebook.com/
FriendsOfAvondalePrimary/
Values & virtues Our focus for the next two weeks
Dates for your Diary
NOTE TO ALL PARENTS WHO PICK UP THEIR STUDENTS BY CAR
For the safety of our students, can you please refrain from
using the carpark off Great North Road. We had an incidence last week that could have potentially
been very serious.
Term Dates
TERM 2: Monday 1 May – Friday 7 July
TERM 3: Monday 24 July – Friday 29 September
Teacher Only Day (school closed) Wednesday 23 August
TERM 4: Monday 16 October – Friday 15 December (TBC) Labour Day (Public Holiday) – Monday 23 October
WEEK 8 June 23rd Lunch Orders
WEEK 9 June 26th School assembly 10am
June 27th Sport Waitakere Funskills session for Tui and Pukeko
Whanau Leader meeting Y6 Positive Puberty session #1
June 28th Wacky Hair Day Tech Angels meeting
June 29th Kiwisports Basketball for Kea and Takahe Australian Exams (ICAS) - Writing Whanau Fitness
June 30th Y6 Positive Puberty session #2 Lunch Orders
WEEK 10 - LAST WEEK OF THE TERM July 3rd School assembly 10am BOT / Parent meeting to discuss qualities of
our future Principal 6.30pm
July 4th Sport Waitakere Funskills session for Tui and Pukeko
Whanau Leader meeting
July 5th Friends of Avondale meeting 1.30 pm staffroom
FONO 2.30pm staffroom HUI 5pm staffroom
July 6th Kiwisports Basketball for Kea and Takahe Tech Angels meeting Newsletter #9 comes home
July 7th Duffy Assembly 2pm In the hall. All welcome
Last day of term 2. School closes at the normal time of 3pm.
WEEK 1 July 24th First day of term 3. School starts at
9am
Week 4 Aug 16th Y5/6 Winter Field day
A message from our Wastewise Team A message from our Travelwise Team
Greg
Winter School Beanies
We are selling school beanies for winter. These are red.
The cost is $3.00.
If you would like to purchase any for your child/ren,
come and see Mrs Cullum.
Virtue: Courage / Hautoa
We show courage. We are willing to try new things. We admit mistakes and learn from them.
We listen to our heart. We have the courage to do the right thing.
Value: Resilience / Manawaroa
We are resilient. Whatever challenges today brings we are confident that we will achieve our goals. We are reminded of our own strengths.
School Photos
It is not too late to order a class photo.
If you have changed your mind or
forgot to get the money in last week, come to the
office, and fill in an order form.
Homemade MUFFINS are a great... ...way of sneaking fruit, wholegrains and fibre into kids’ diets. Make a batch in advance and freeze to keep them fresh. Pop in lunchboxes in the fridge the night before, and they’ll be defrosted by morning tea time.
Dance in Schools taster classes
Aotea Square Ice Rink 16 June – 23 July Aotea Square Pull out your winter woollies and hunt down those mittens, because the Aotea Square Ice Rink is back this winter! Throw a scarf around your neck, and skate in the heart of the city at a winter wonderland for young and old alike. aucklandlive.co.nz/event/aotea-square-ice-rink
The Road That Wasn’t There 11 – 15 July Herald Theatre, Aotea Centre A story about a girl who followed a map off the edge of the world. With puppetry and live music, both children and adults will enjoy this curious tale. aucklandlive.co.nz/show/the-road-that-wasnt-there
The Very Hungry Caterpillar & Other Stories 18 – 22 July Bruce Mason Centre One of the most-read and famous children’s books of all time, The Very Hungry Caterpillar emerges off the page alongside three other classic Eric Carle stories. aucklandlive.co.nz/show/the-very-hungry-caterpillar
Auckland Live Pick & Mix 24 June – 10 Sept Auckland Town Hall, Aotea Centre, Bruce Mason Centre, and Māngere Arts Centre Free weekend performances and workshops with the funniest, coolest and most artistically excellent performers this side of the Tasman. aucklandlive.co.nz/event/pick-and-mix
The following notices are for your information only. The staff and BOT do not necessarily endorse or recommend them.
Disclaimer
Swim team Last week our swim team represented us at the South-West Swimming carnival. We are very proud of how all
our swimmers competed on the day. They put 100% into their races and were just as incredible out of the water.
Certificates will be handed out at assembly.
Introducing . . . Our Whanau Leaders We have 16 incredible Year 6 Leaders. To acknowledge and thank them for the wonderful impact they are making around our school. No 4 is Fa’avae
School Holiday Fun at Paradice ~ Learn an Olympic Ice Sport! Themed activities during the Public Sessions these School Holidays at our Big
Rinks Avondale & Botany Downs Learn new ice skating skills, and enjoy fun games & activi-ties during the Public Session * Classes for Beginner to Advanced skaters from 6 years+ *Each week includes instruction + option to try out the ice sports; Speed Skating, Ice Hockey Coaches prepare skaters for Groups Performance in Fridays Ice Show
HOLIDAY PROGRAMME 9am-12noon ~ 1 hour Ice Skating Lesson & 2 hours Public Session
July 2017 Week 1: Mon 10 - Fri 14 July = 5 days Week 2: Mon 17- Fri 21 July = 5 days
All Fees include Admission, Equipment Hire and Tuition, for more info or to enrol contact Paradice.
ENROLMENTS now open for TERM 3 2017 CLASSES starting from 25 July after school on Tues & Thurs afternoons Sat & Sun mornings + Hockey School Wed 7pm, Sat mornings. Classes also available for Adults! Tues 10am & Weds 7pm
136 Lansford Crescent, Avondale; Ph: 828 3800 ext 6 [email protected] www.paradice.co.nz
Rainbows End Competition http://kidzclub.rainbowsend.co.nz/register To get everyone excited for the winter school holidays we have a new Kidz Club competition running for this week only. We have an awesome prize pack to give away for the movie Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul that opens in cinemas July 6, just before the school holidays!
Eco Soap
We are selling Eco Soap as a school fundraiser. Each bar costs $2.50 to buy and $1.00 comes back to us.
We have two kinds: lemongrass grapefruit & mint
Lucky book orders Issue 4 Friday 30th June
Fa’avae Totara Year 6 Room 11
Hobbies and Interests: Soccer, Maths , Rugby , basketball
What it means to be a whanau leader? To be a whanau leader is an opportunity to work with people in this school. To show respect and responsibility to everyone and
set the right example to teachers, students and our family.
Scholastic books
Whanau Hui Wednesday 5th July
5pm Staffroom ALL WELCOME
Kelly Club July Holiday Programme 2017 aged 5-13 Years. These holidays we will be going to Clip 'n' Climb, the movies, having a fantastic Mid Winter Christmas Party, getting creative with silly science experiments and completing the tough guy and girl obstacle course. Contact Kalei Delamere-Ririnui Phone: 0211205575 [email protected]
Thanks very much to Mrs Clark and Miss Brown for taking the team.
Pasefika Fono Wednesday 5th July Staffroom 2.30pm
The focus is:
‘Developing Mathematical Inquiry Communities’ A mathematical programme developed by Bobbie Hunter
from Massey University.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gws0XsLB_vo
Come along & see another way our children are learning maths
‘APS Pacific Network” search group to join
Not on FB? Keep up to date via email or text [email protected]
School App! DOWNLOAD IT TODAY!
Dances for School Yesterday we had an wonderful opportunity to work with Ezra and Renee from Dance for Schools. Their approach was fun and engaging. Every class spent
30mins learning a hip hop dance. Check out our FB page/ClassDojo for photos and video.
You can also check out their FB page of what Dances for School is all about https://www.facebook.com/
dancesforschool/
